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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1868
Page
2
A mid 19th century scene in New York shows a parade with banners evergreen garlands and crowds of people including many women in red white and blue garments. The procession features addresses and a large turnout as delegates and onlookers observe civic display and public memory.
A damp cool morning gave way to a sunlit grand procession in Posey county led by Dr J T Wolfe as chief marshal. Wagons from New Albany Elizabeth Posey Corydon and Daugnville featured 37 young ladies each in red white and blue with Goddess of Liberty.
Fragmentary election notes show ward and precinct tallies incomplete with references to majorities and officials. Mentions Greenville township and Fayetteville area with precincts 2 and 37 and queues of voters, plus a note about funding changes and delayed official vote counts.
In Floyd County unofficial returns reveal Democratic leads in several townships while Republican margins appear stronger in others. The tally includes names like Leingois and Mouree with countywide delays complicating final results.
The despatch reports substantial Republican majorities in Orange and Jackson counties while noting a statewide Republican lead around 16 000 votes. Cincinnati and Pendleton districts show mixed returns with several Democratic victories. Total cost figures critique seven sessions and mileage costs for Congress, suggesting political fatigue and debates over compensation.
A court proceeding seeks to appoint Griner administrator of Jane Riles deceased estate and orders a sheriff sale of real property in Posey Town, Posey County Indiana, to satisfy debts. The inquest and auction are set with dates and names of local officials and heirs.
Unclear OCR text indicates a sheriff or county official announces an election in Indiana Territory. Mentions dates around a November period and clerk’s certificates. References to voting precincts and officials, with instructions for notice and return as required by law.
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